Cyprus Extends €100,000 in Humanitarian Aid to Sri Lanka šŸ“ˆ

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• Emergency Relief: The Republic of Cyprus has committed Euro 100,000 (€100,000) to support Sri Lanka following the severe flooding and destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah. • Disbursement Mechanism: The contribution will be channeled through the UNICEF – South Asia Region (Humanitarian Call) specifically for Sri Lanka's disaster response. • Strategic Context: The aid highlights strong bilateral ties and the significant contribution of approximately 10,000 Sri Lankan migrant workers to the Cypriot economy. • Diplomatic Engagement: The assistance follows briefings by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Cyprus regarding human and material losses and the state's ongoing rescue and relief efforts.

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